larry_miller5
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<p>What Lex Jenkins said....</p>
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<p>Interestingly enough I use my FM2N the most and my F3/T as the back up. In daylight or darkness I can see those ruby red LED's just fine. In darkness it's is a bit of a challenge to see the display on the F3. Never mind that illumination button on the side of the viewfinder (what a waste). The FM & FE series cameras have always beeen great. Like someone suggested, get both...</p>
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<p>Edward I understand that sometimes you just want to go lighter. Me too. When I'm not light it's the 17-35/2.8 and the 85/1.8AF-D When I'm light it's either the 24/2.8 AIS, 50/1.4 AIS & the 85/1.8AF-D or the 28/2 AIS, 50/1.4 AIS & the 85/1.8AF-D. As you can see I go back and forth with the 28 and the 24. I have late versions of both those lenses with SIC on the glass. Love 'em both. The new AF-D wide angles just don't do a thing for me once you've had a manual AIS lens in your hands. Know what I mean?</p>
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<p>I would agree with Ron Guay. In exactly the order he put the 28's. I read once that the 28's were the pride of the wide angle lenses from Nikon. Can't argue that except maybe the 24mm F2.8 AIS.</p>
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<p>Bokeh on this lens works for me. I really don't look for bokeh on a wide angle lens actually because I'm in the medium to small apertures for landscape. I bought a high serial number (6190001). Reason is because I believe Nikon started putting SIC (Yellow-Greenish Coating) on the elements just before that. Lord, I love this lens. Wouldn't trade it or sell it for anything. The best 28 for near-far shots I've seen.</p>
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<p>I have the 6th version of this lens. Serial number 618XXX. I was looking for a high number because these are reported to have SIC on the glass. That coating is great. As for the lens performance, I have no complaints. Built like Nikkors should be and great on bokeh opened up. Used between F2.8-F8, you can't go wrong as well. I've got the 50mm F1.2/F1.8/F1.4. Honestly I like them all. Even have the 45mm F2.8GN (Don't use it much though). A someone said in this discussion, "just use it and don't worry about it". </p>
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<p>I used to have the Photomic FTn. Until it was stolen. Bought it new while in the Far East. Sure liked that camera. Now I have a F2 Titan and a F3/T. Both the F2 & the F3 are my favorites. When you put them in your hands, you just know you have craftsmanship. Nothing more to be said...</p>
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<p>What Juanjo said! I believe those lenses with those serial numbers were made between 1981-1985 I believe. I'm a nut on sharpness and this series of lenses are the sharpest I have ever seen in the 50 range. The chromatic aberration is very, very low along with low distorsion. The color saturation is top notch. I'm not sure but I believe those lenses were made for the Japanese market.</p>
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Nikon FM2n
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<p>Just about everything comes "full circle". Wonder if film cameras will be in demand again? Man I love film!!</p> -
<p>The best little light weight meter I've ever used and am still using is the Calculight-XP by Quantum. Sensitivity -7 to 21EV. You can also purchase a spot meter attachment (10 degrees) with an incident dome on the other side of the attachment. Extremely accurate. I think it weighs 4 oz. I think.</p>
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<p>I have the 20mm F2.8 AIS. I shoot film only and on my F2 or F3 the lens is magnificent. Judging from what I'm hearing how it is on certain digital cameras, makes me assured even more why I shoot film. Bjorn Rorslet likes it on film. Good enough for me... The man know his Nikkors.</p>
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<p>I was able to find a brand new black titanium F2AS about a year and a half ago. Papers, box, registration and all. It was not cheap. Some told me to put it on a shelf as a special display camera. NO WAY!! This camera was going to get some use. It has. I use it with a 28 F2 AIS lens and a 50 F1.8 AIS and the 80-200 F2.8 ED. Being the last hand made camera that nikon did, it's a "masterpiece". </p>
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<p>The 17-35 kicks all the primes in this same length in my opinion. However, one lens in that length focal range is an excellent+ performer. That is the Nikkor 28MM F2 AIS. A spectacular lens that kicks it's F2.8 AIS cousin's butt.</p>
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<p>Used both. Got the 17-35 and never looked back.</p>
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<p>Chuck Fan is dead on accurate!</p>
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<p>It is for sure worth the money. I believe your set up you planned is a very good one.</p>
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<p>In my opinion on the 17-35, a resounding yes. With the 18-35, well like the old saying, "you get what you pay for".</p>
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<p>I've have read countless times, the 17-35 is best on a film camera and not digital. Since I shoot only film I can't attest to this. I do know on film it is a killer lens</p>
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<p>What David Hartman said at the top. It's Truly accurate.</p>
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<p>The Nikkor 17-35 without a doubt. I would NEVER sell mine!! It's gem.....</p>
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<p>"Any word on the Sigma lenses"? STAY AWAY FROM THEM!!!!</p>
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<p>Daniel I know what you mean by the weight of those "monstrous" telephoto zooms. I had my 80-200 F2.8 out with me this pastend. I felt like my arm and shoulder needed to be adjusted on Monday morning. I believe that zoom is going on the shelf for a while. I put my 75-150 F3.5 back in my bag yesterday. What a relief, weight wise. I'll be using it with the 17-35 F2.8 For some reason I don't mind the weight of the 17-35. Maybe because there's about a pound difference. Regarding zoom creep, mine isn't too bad at this point but I think I'm going try some electrical tape on the underside to dampen it up some. We'll see if that helps a bit. Hope so. </p>
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<p>Daniel I know what you mean by the weight of those "monstrous" telephoto zooms. I had my 80-200 F2.8 out with me this pastend. I felt like my arm and shoulder needed to be adjusted on Monday morning. I believe that zoom is going on the shelf for a while. I put my 75-150 F3.5 back in my bag yesterday. What a relief, weight wise. I'll be using it with the 17-35 F2.8 For some reason I don't mind the weight of the 17-35. Maybe because there's about a pound difference. Regarding zoom creep, mine isn't too bad at this point but I think I'm going try some electrical tape on the underside to dampen it up some. We'll see if that helps a bit. Hope so. </p>
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<p>Oh yes, this lens is a keeper!!! Believe it or not, I got mine free. I went over to a local camera store one day to buy a photo bag. When I bought it the clerk brought out a new, in the box with papers, chrome ring version of the lens and said this goes with it. I almost fell over. Have enjoyed using this lens ever since.</p>
FM2n-what year and what shutter?
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